Table 4.
Desire for an app in BD treatment.
| Individuals with BD (n = 18) | HC (n = 15) | Value | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did you find the app annoying? | ||||
| - No | 81.8% | 47.8% | X2(3) = 6.07 | 0.103 |
| - Rare, <1/week | 4.5% | 17.4% | ||
| - Sometimes, 1–2/week | 13.6% | 30.4% | ||
| - Often, almost daily | 0% | 4.3% | ||
| Have you been concerned about the protection of your personal data? (Yes) | 13.6% | 21.7% | X2(1) = 0.51 | 0.477 |
| Can the app be integrated into everyday life? (Yes) | 90.9% | 100% | ||
| Does the measurement of movement via smartphone make sense in BD treatment? (Yes) | 100% | 93.3% | X2(1) = 1.24 | 0.266 |
| Does the measurement of sleep via smartphone make sense in BD treatment? (Yes) | 100% | 100% | ||
| Does the measurement of working duration via smartphone make sense in BD treatment? (Yes) | 88.9% | 93.3% | X2(1) = 0.20 | 0.658 |
| Desire for graphical feedback (Yes) | 100% | 86.7% | X2(1) = 2.56 | 0.110 |
| Would you use this app as a support tool in BD treatment? (Yes) | ||||
| Reasons for use | 83.3% | 100% | X2(1) = 2.75 | 0.097 |
| - Too little everyday overview with current treatment | 33.3% | 37.5% | X2(1) = 0.68 | 0.409 |
| - Continual sleep observance | 60.0% | 40.% | X2(1) = 0.60 | 0.439 |
| - Continual movement observance | 20.0% | 20.0% | X2(1) = 0.00 | >0.999 |
| - Continual mood observance | 46.7% | 46.7% | X2(1) = 0.00 | >0.999 |
| - Awareness for changes due to graphical presentation/feedback | 73.3% | 80.0% | X2(1) = 0.19 | 0.666 |
| - Easily integrable into everyday life | 73.3% | 73.3% | X2(1) = 0.00 | >0.999 |
BD, bipolar disorder; HC, healthy controls.